I was recently challenged—respectfully but firmly—for expressing concern about Bitcoin’s role in our shared future. The criticism? That my take was “outdated and just plain wrong.” I welcomed it. Because in an age of shouting and silencing, there’s value in slowing down to listen. To revisit claims. To check facts. To sit with conscience, not … Continue reading Is Bitcoin Really the World’s Most Ethical Asset? A Conscience Check.
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💥 Keep Your Bitcoins: Why I Won’t Enrich Myself at the Expense of the Future
By Steve Conley, Founder of the Academy of Life Planning Bitcoin has just smashed through the $120,000 mark. Social media timelines are flooded with FOMO-fuelled headlines and chest-thumping crypto champions proclaiming, “We told you so.” But while the markets roar, I choose silence. I’m not buying. Not because I don’t understand the opportunity. I do. … Continue reading 💥 Keep Your Bitcoins: Why I Won’t Enrich Myself at the Expense of the Future
💻 Crypto Scams & the Law: What You Need to Know About the UK’s Digital Asset Reform
Q: Why is the Law Commission’s latest proposal important for victims of crypto scams?A: The Law Commission’s June 2025 proposal introduces freestanding information orders — a new legal tool that allows victims to access critical information about their stolen crypto assets before committing to a costly legal claim. This could be a game-changer, reducing upfront … Continue reading 💻 Crypto Scams & the Law: What You Need to Know About the UK’s Digital Asset Reform
Is Bitcoin Helping You Unmask the Robbers, or Is It Just Another Mask?
By Steve Conley | Academy of Life Planning In Your Money or Your Life: Unmask the Highway Robbers, we expose a powerful truth: that much of today’s financial system is not built to serve you—it’s built to extract from you. Through a combination of debt, distraction, and dependency, the wealth of the many is siphoned … Continue reading Is Bitcoin Helping You Unmask the Robbers, or Is It Just Another Mask?
Bitcoin Mining in Bradford: A Scam by Any Other Name?
By Steve Conley | Academy of Life Planning A quiet industrial unit on Holme Lane, Bradford became the unlikely stage for a modern morality tale this week—one that exposes not only the hidden costs of cryptocurrency hype, but the systemic values that continue to distort our financial reality. When police entered the site, they found … Continue reading Bitcoin Mining in Bradford: A Scam by Any Other Name?
Is SJP the New Bitcoin? How Adviser Debt Became the Next Bubble
What do SJP advisers and Bitcoin investors have in common? More than you’d think. In the world of crypto, every four years the market goes wild. Bitcoin’s supply is halved, prices spike, and whales (big investors) offload their holdings to unsuspecting krill (small investors) caught up in the hype. The result? Those in the know … Continue reading Is SJP the New Bitcoin? How Adviser Debt Became the Next Bubble
Think You Can Outsmart the Market? Why Timing Stocks – and Crypto – Rarely Works
Is timing the market a fool’s errand? Many investors dream of selling at the top and buying at the bottom. The reality: even professional fund managers with fancy models often can’t pull it off. For everyday investors, trying to time the stock market is like playing darts blindfolded – and when it comes to crypto, … Continue reading Think You Can Outsmart the Market? Why Timing Stocks – and Crypto – Rarely Works
Should Cryptoassets Feature in Your Wealth Plan? A Balanced Look for Personal and Professional Planners
Cryptocurrencies are headline-grabbing, high-risk, and highly debated. From Bitcoin to Ethereum, cryptoassets have sparked curiosity and controversy alike. If you’re a personal or professional financial planner wondering whether these digital assets deserve a place in your wealth strategy, this article aims to provide clarity. Let’s unpack the current state of the crypto market, weigh the … Continue reading Should Cryptoassets Feature in Your Wealth Plan? A Balanced Look for Personal and Professional Planners
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